Veterinary Technician Trainer

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital Pasadena is seeking a Veterinary Technician Trainer to join our growing team!

Are you passionate about veterinary medicine and education? Then look no further! This position offers a unique opportunity to train and mentor veterinary technicians, helping them develop the skills and expertise needed for a successful career in animal care.

Job Purpose:

• Responsible for training a technical staff in a single hospital location that adheres to the principles of Quality, Integrity, Compassion, and Service

• Responsible for the academic and practical training of the technical staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports current training objectives and organization, while creating and supplementing

additional technical training coursework as necessary

• Scheduling and organizing all technical training meetings, classes, and practical coursework

• Write outlines, texts, handouts, tests, and practical exercises as needed for all technical training

• Administer written and practical exams for technical training, and work with department leads to provide updates on technical performance for review purposes

• Assist in interviews and skill assessments for all potential technical staff new hires, at the request of the Hospital Administrator or Department Leads

• Assist in the arrangement and provision of technical training for all pertinent staff through multiple forums / modalities / times to maximize exposure to 24-hour staff

• Assist in technical staff reviews in a skill / technical assessment capacity to ensure staff members are provided clear expectations and understand how they perform compared to those expectations

• Responsible for initiation of new technical employees into home hospital

• Responsible for upholding the spirit of ACCESS by handling all necessary tasks that require attention

Qualifications:

• The Technician Trainer should possess an RVT and 3+ years of technical experience in a large hospital setting

• Proven experience in teaching or training within a veterinary setting preferred

• Strong knowledge of veterinary medicine, including clinical procedures, animal handling, and medical terminology.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Passion for education and mentorship

• Organizational skills and attention to detail

Compensation: $33 - $40/ hour, dependent upon experience and skills assessment.

We care about you and your family with benefits such as 100% paid parental leave (and purr-rental leave), paid bereavement, financial planning assistance, educational opportunities and more!

We look forward to hearing from you, apply today!